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height | 1–5ft |
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width | 1–5ft |
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tolerates | Drought, Deer , Heat, Pots, Rooftops |
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water needs |
Low |
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water info |
This Cyphostemma is much more tolerant of overwatering (both during summer and winter) than others, and is considered one of the easiest in the genus to grow - especially pushing into Central and Northern California where extended winter rains melt many in the genus. This caudiciform is from arid areas of Africa and as such likes to go totally bone dry between waterings, making it very low-maintenance. To get good healthy growth your plant does not want to sit around totally dried out during its growing season. Once it is dry, water it. This plant comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and will be intolerant of overwatering. Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering. |
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hardy to |
28F |
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exposure | Part Shade – Full Sun |
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indoor outdoor |
Outdoor |
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drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Requires Perfect Drainage |
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fertilizing | All Purpose |
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origin | Southern Africa |
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california native |
No |
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sunset zones |
13, 16, 17, 20–24, H2 |
Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.
Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams,
but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.
Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.
